Ernesto Iannaccone (aka ercoleiaccone)
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ernesto Iannaccone, a chess virtuoso who proudly carries the title of FIDE Master. If chess were a battlefield, Ernesto would be the general commanding pawns and knights with the tactical prowess of a seasoned strategist, often leaving opponents wondering if they've just walked into a secret opening preparation. Yet, despite the title and skills, Ernesto also knows the humble art of resigning early—only 0.22% of the time—because sometimes it's classy to admit defeat before your queen ends up in a kaleidoscope of forks and pins.
Peak Performance & Rating Rise
Since 2012, Ernesto's chess journey has been a thrilling rollercoaster, with a blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2554 in May 2025. Rapid games aren’t left behind either, hitting a peak of 2049 in early 2025, proving that whether it's the lightning-paced blitz or the slightly mellow rapid, Ernesto adapts and conquers. By 2025, this master of the board has played nearly 25,000 blitz games, racking up over 14,300 wins—definitely not someone who backs down from a challenge.
Playing Style: The Endgame Enthusiast
With an endgame frequency averaging a whopping 79.1%, Ernesto loves to twist the knife late into the battle. Games tend to be moderately long, averaging 65 moves when victorious, showing patience and precision rather than quick tactical fireworks. The white pieces enjoy a sweet 55.29% win rate, perfect for those who believe in the power of the first move, while black pieces still hold strong at 46.72%. And don't be fooled by any losses after dropping a piece—Ernesto has nearly an 81% comeback rate. That’s resilience and grit baked into every move!
Favorite Openings – Top Secret & Tactical Delights
Ernesto’s opening repertoire is shrouded in mystery (labeled "Top Secret" in stats) with a solid 51% win rate, which is no secret to his foes anymore. Among his favorite weapons are the Slav Defense Exchange Variation and the King's Indian Defense Samisch Steiner Attack, boasting win rates above 57%. The Queens Indian Defense Kasparov Variation Petrosian Variation stands out with a smashing near 77% success rate — chess connoisseurs would call that “clinical.” Whether using the Caro Kann or the Bogo Indian, you can bet Ernesto is well-prepared and ready to outplay anyone unready for his deep opening knowledge.
Psychology & Quirks
Ernesto’s tilt factor is 10 — low enough to say he keeps a cool head while the clock ticks down. The best time to catch his winning spree? Around 11 PM sharp, because who doesn’t play their best mysterious late-night blitz? Rated games are sometimes a bit tougher, with a slight dip in win rates compared to casual ones, but that only adds spice to his chess saga. If you ever see Ernesto resign early, don’t be too harsh — sometimes, even FIDE Masters know when to save energy for the next battle.
Recent Battles
Just recently on a sunny day in June 2025, Ernesto clinched a victory using the Budapest Gambit Fajarowicz Variation, coaxing his opponent into resignation after a series of clever queen maneuvers. But as every chess player knows, not every day is a win: Ernesto's toughest recent battles include some resignations where opponents managed to find their way past his defenses. Still, his ability to bounce back remains one of his most admirable traits.
Fun Fact
With over 14,300 blitz wins and a game count nearing 27,500, Ernesto probably knows more about blitz chess than most chess clocks ever dreamed! Rumor has it if you ask him about his "Top Secret" opening, he'll just wink and say, "It's classified… but my pieces know the moves."
In the chess universe, Ernesto Iannaccone is a force of nature — a FIDE Master with a blend of skill, wit, and resilience that makes every game a captivating story.